tostada

tos·ta·da

 (tō-stä′də) also tos·ta·do (-dō)

n. pl. tos·ta·das or tos·ta·dos

1. A tortilla or tortilla chip deep-fried until crisp.

2. A dish made by topping a tostada with various ingredients, such as refried beans, cheese, lettuce, meat, guacamole, salsa, or sour cream.

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[American Spanish, from Spanish, feminine past participle of tostar, to toast, from Vulgar Latin *tostāre; see toast¹.]

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tostada

(tɒˈstɑːdə) or

tostado

n, pl -das or -dos

(Cookery) a crispy deep-fried tortilla topped with meat, cheese, and refried beans

[Spanish, literally: toasted, past participle of tostar]

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tos•ta•da

(toʊˈstɑ də)

n., pl. -das.

a tortilla fried until crisp, topped with cheese, chopped meat, refried beans, etc.

[1935–40; < Mexican Spanish < Sp tostar to toast¹]

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Thesaurus

Noun	1.	tostada - a flat tortilla with various fillings piled on it dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" bean tostada - a flat tortilla topped with refried beans
	2.	tostada - a crisp flat tortilla     tortilla - thin unleavened pancake made from cornmeal or wheat flour Mexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

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